Dear We Are Teachers,I’ve been a part of interviews this summer for a vacancy on our team. After researching each of the candidates online, I discovered my principal’s top choice is a teacher TikTok influencer with over 10k followers. She...
A panel of federal judges blocked Louisiana’s plan to post the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom. For many educators and religious-freedom advocates, the ruling represents an important affirmation of the First Amendment. It also serves as a reminder...
Whether it’s a genius repurposing of an everyday item, another dollar-store find, or a perfectly affordable way to organize your classroom, there’s nothing like proven teacher hacks to save you time and money. These are our favorite teacher hacks to...
Whew! This last week has been such a whirlwind, and we can’t wait to tell you about it. We were lucky enough to exhibit at ISTELive and ASCD Annual Conference in San Antonio, the biggest educational technology conference in the...
Summer is a great time to grab your loved ones, get outside, and enjoy the sunshine—until it’s not. Because while your classroom might lean into the “too cold for comfort” territory, the summer sun easily creates the opposite end of...
Morning meeting is a must for many elementary (and some middle and high school) teachers. A good morning meeting sets the tone for the day and helps you get to know your students. You can make this time meaningful with...
Every student needs to hear words of encouragement. Students believe what we tell them, so positive words can be a powerful tool for all students, not just those who are struggling. And what we say to kids helps them develop...
Setting up a kindergarten classroom isn’t just about bulletin boards and cute themes. It’s about designing a learning environment that helps students feel confident, know where things go, and stay engaged from the very first day. Whether you’re a new...
Dear We Are Teachers,My principal called this morning and said that a “community member” sent her a picture of me that a local news organization published. In the photo, I’m carrying a sign that says “Protect our democracy.” My principal...
The Zones of Regulation is a widely used framework in classrooms and therapy settings that helps kids recognize their emotions and learn strategies for managing them. The approach groups emotions into four color-coded zones, each representing a different state of...
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